The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults for 2015. The Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children was announced, as were six Caldecott Honor Books.

2015 Caldecott Medal

The adventures of Beekle: the unimaginary friend written and illustrated by Dan Santat

2015 Caldecott Honor Books

Nana in the city written and illustrated by Lauren Castillo

The noisy paint box: the colors and sounds of Kandinsky's abstract art written by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Mary GrandPre

Sam & Dave dig a hole written by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Jon Klassen

Viva Frida. Spanish & English written by Yuyi Morales; photography by Tim O'Meara

The right word: Roget and his thesaurus written by Jen Bryant; illustrated by Melissa Sweet

This one summer written by Mariko Tamaki; illustrated by Jillian Tamaki